Today we celebrate World Mental Health Day with the theme ‘Mental Health is a Universal Human Right’. Good mental health is vital to our overall health and wellbeing, yet one in eight people globally are living with mental health conditions. Mental health conditions are also affecting an increasing number of adolescents and young people.
In Gippsland, 37% of adults have ever been diagnosed with anxiety or depression, higher than in Victoria at 32%. You can read more about mental health in Gippsland here https://gphn.org.au/resources/
Below are some more helpful resources:
Head to Health Poster – crisis
Head to Health Poster – First Nations
Head to Health Poster – General Information
Head to Health Poster – Support Person
Head to Health Information Kit
If you or someone you know needs help contact:
Lifeline – 13 11 14
beyondblue Support Service – 1300 224 365
Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
MensLine – 1300 789 987
Kids Helpline – 1800 551 800
Qlife – 1800 184 527
Yarning SafeNStrong – 1800 959 563
To access professional mental health support in Gippsland, speak to your local doctor.
You can also call Head to Health on 1800 595 212.
